Operator`s manual
SPECTRODENSITOMETER
7-1
6. Appendices
Instrument Specifications 7-1
Error Messages 7-2
Parts List and Packaging 7-3
Instrument Specifications
Measurement Geometry 45°/0° per ANSI & ISO standards
Spot Size at Sample 3.4mm (.13 in.) standard, 2mm (.078 in.)
and 6mm (.236 in.) optional, 1.6mmH (.063 in.) x
3.2mmW (.126 in.) Micro-Spot
Light Source Gas Pressure @ 2856°K
Spectral Sensor DRS Technology, 24 point engine,
31 point reporting
Spectral Range 400nm to 700nm
Illuminant Types (528, 530 only) A, C, D50, D55, D65, D75, F2, F7,
F11, & F12
Standard Observers (528, 530 only) 2° & 10°
Response Types T, E, I, A, G, Tx, Ex, & HIFI
Measurement Range 0.00D to 2.50D; 0 to 160% R
Measurement Time Approx. 1.4 seconds single measurement
Approx. .9 seconds for consecutive reads in
Speed Read mode
Warm Up Time None
Repeatability 0.10 ΔE Max, ±0.005D 0.0 – 2.0D
±0.010D 2.0 – 2.5D
Polarized Yellow ±0.010D 0.0 – 1.8D
Micro-Spot ±0.010D 0.0 – 1.8D
Inter-Instrument Agreement 0.40 ΔEcmc Max (based on 12 BCRA tiles)
Database (528, 530 only) 1300 samples
Data Interface RS-232 serial interface with baud rates
from 300 to 57.6k communication
Power Source Ni-MH battery pack, 4.8v rated @
1650mah (included)
Charge Time Approx. three hours
AC Adapter Requirements Input 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
12 VDC output
Environmental +10° to +35°C operating, 30% to
85% RH non condensing
Physical Dimensions Height: 81mm (3.2 in.)
Width: 76mm (3.0 in.)
Length: 197mm (7.8 in.)
Weight 1050 grams (2.3 lbs.)
Accessories Provided Calibration Reference, Manual,
AC Adapter, Carrying Case
Usage Indoor only
Altitude 2000m
Pollution Degree 2
Overvoltage Category II
NOTE: X-Rite reference standards are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and
Technology through Munsell Color Science Laboratory RIT.










